School Bus Accidents

According to recent statistics, as many as 450,000 school buses transport our children to and from school every day in the U.S. The last thing parents think about when waving goodbye to their child is the child’s safety while riding the bus. Our children are, however, at serious risk.

One of the risks children face while riding the school bus is the sheer size of the bus. While school buses generally travel at low speeds, the bulk of the bus can create a danger for other drivers and for young bus passengers.

What are some of the factors causing school bus accidents?

Driver negligence

Dangerous roadways

Weather conditions

Improper maintenance

A defective bus

Companies that maintain public transportation vehicles can be held liable for the safety of their vehicles. Since 2003, there have been 1,353 fatalities related to school bus accidents, an average of 135 fatalities per year. From 2003 to 2012, 70 percent of fatalities were school-age children hit by school buses or vehicles functioning as school buses, while the remaining 30 percent were struck by other types of passenger vehicles. These deaths are most prone to occur between 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. than any other time of the day.

Bus rollovers, collisions with or without the involvement of another vehicle, and erratic bus drivers themselves put the lives of America’s children, and other innocent victims, at risk of death or serious physical injury, every school day.

A school bus accident can change the life of a child and his or her family in an instant. Recovery may involve surgery or numerous specialist visits. The cost of medical treatment for school bus-related injuries is likely to be expensive, causing stress on family finances.

But there is hope. Consulting with a skilled bus accident injury lawyer can help you recover monetary compensation for your child’s injuries and medical costs. You may be able to file a claim against the company that maintains the bus, or against other parties involved in the accident. At The Yost Legal Group in Baltimore, Maryland, our experienced team of school bus accident attorneys will provide your family with compassion and understanding, while aggressively pursuing your claim against the responsible party. We commit fully to representing you, uncompromisingly seeking the answers needed in your case to get you the compensation you deserve.

To make an informed decision about your rights, and to obtain the justice you deserve, please contact The Yost Legal Group to schedule your school bus accident consultation.